Bascom, MT
Unincorporated community in Musselshell County, Montana
Bascom is a small unincorporated community in Musselshell County, Montana. It is 5.8 miles W of Melstone, the nearest town. Its ZIP code is 59054.
Bascom at a glance
- State
- Montana
- County
- Musselshell County
- ZIP code
- 59054
- Nearest town
- Melstone (5.8 mi)
- Time zone
- America/Denver
- Coordinates
- 46.6261, -107.7528
Weather in Bascom now
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Bascom weather by the hour
Bascom weather for the next 7 days
Source: National Weather Service (NOAA) · forecast for the coordinates of Bascom.
This week in Bascom
Sunrise, sunset and moon in Bascom
What is the weather usually like in Bascom?
Köppen climate classification, calculated from the 1991–2020 normals
- Julywarmest month · 88°F average high
- Januarycoldest month · 14°F average low
- 15.5 inprecipitation per year · 393 mm
- 42.9 insnowfall per year · 109 cm
Average high and low temperature (°F)
Average precipitation (inches)
Best time to visit Bascom: June to September, with mild temperatures and fewer rainy days.
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020, station MELSTONE, MT US (USC00245596), adjusted for the elevation of Bascom.
Bascom weather month by month
Sunrise and sunset in Bascom through the year
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:48 AM | 4:52 PM | 9 h 3 min |
| February | 7:12 AM | 5:37 PM | 10 h 25 min |
| March | 7:21 AM | 7:18 PM | 11 h 56 min |
| April | 6:21 AM | 8:00 PM | 13 h 39 min |
| May | 5:34 AM | 8:40 PM | 15 h 5 min |
| June | 5:15 AM | 9:08 PM | 15 h 53 min |
| July | 5:31 AM | 9:02 PM | 15 h 31 min |
| August | 6:08 AM | 8:22 PM | 14 h 14 min |
| September | 6:47 AM | 7:24 PM | 12 h 36 min |
| October | 7:27 AM | 6:25 PM | 10 h 58 min |
| November | 7:12 AM | 4:39 PM | 9 h 27 min |
| December | 7:46 AM | 4:25 PM | 8 h 38 min |
Times for the 15th of each month, local time (America/Denver).
What is the weather like in Bascom?
Bascom has a cold semi-arid climate. The warmest month is July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C), and the coldest is January, with average lows of 14°F (-10°C).
It gets about 15.5 inches (393 mm) of precipitation a year. The wettest month is May and the driest is February. Snow is common: about 43 inches fall in an average year.
The best time to visit Bascom is June to September. The live forecast on this page comes from the National Weather Service and the climate averages from NOAA’s 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Webcams near Bascom
The closest live webcam is Laurel › North, 74.3 miles SW of Bascom.
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Questions about Bascom
Where is Bascom, MT?
Bascom is an unincorporated community in Musselshell County, Montana, 5.8 miles W of Melstone.
What county is Bascom in?
Bascom is in Musselshell County, Montana.
What is the ZIP code of Bascom, MT?
The ZIP code for Bascom is 59054.
What is the nearest town to Bascom?
Melstone, 5.8 miles away.
Are there webcams near Bascom?
Yes. The closest is Laurel › North, 74.3 miles away.
What is the hottest month in Bascom?
July, with an average high of 88°F (31°C).
What is the coldest month in Bascom?
January, with an average low of 14°F (-10°C).
How much does it rain in Bascom?
About 15.5 inches (393 mm) a year; the wettest month is May.
Does it snow in Bascom?
Yes, about 43 inches of snow fall in an average year.
When is the best time to visit Bascom?
June to September, when temperatures are most pleasant and rainy days are fewer.
What climate does Bascom have?
Cold semi-arid (Köppen BSk).
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